Tag: Acute Appendicitis

MDCalc Wars: Pediatric Appendicitis – Three Scores, One Diagnosis

by Eric Steinberg DO, MEHP posted August 31, 2026 No Comments

Compare the strengths, limitations, and ideal use cases of Alvarado, PAS, and pARC to choose the right appendicitis score for your next pediatric patient.

Pediatrics

Rebellion21: Acute Appendicitis – Antibiotics vs Surgery via Rob Bryant, MD

by Salim Rezaie posted October 4, 2021 No Comments

In this lecture from Rebellion in EM 2021, Dr. Rob Bryant, MD reviews the recent literature suggesting the possibility of using antibiotics as an alternative to hospital admission and surgery for acute appendicitis.

Abdominal and Gastrointestinal

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